Lifestyle A La Carte - $660000

Description

Located only a short 10 minute drive north of the Princes Highway, Pakenham Upper, in the heart of the beautiful Toomuc Valley discover this private and secluded enclave which will provide an enviable lifestyle retreat for the whole family. Comprising of 18.5 acres in total, there is a magical mix of 6 acres of cleared/lightly timbered country and 12.5 acres of native woodland complete with it's own private lake covering almost 1 acre, an d of course, a swimming jetty! Sharing this little paradise are echidna's, wombats, wallabies, a whole lakeful of frogs and yabbies and occasionally even a shy deer and fawn-just visiting! With foot walking access to Chambers Reserve there are hundreds of acres of bushland with many kilometers of walking and horse riding trails right on your doorstep (and someone else does all the maintenance!) Set amongst mature gardens with a broad sweep of lawn, the substantial Western Red Cedar residence has been craftsman built with a critical eye to detail, and an impressive list of chattels. Offering 55 squares under roofline, there are 33 squares of living area, the balance being broad, return, timbered verandahs all covered and with full lining boards. Banks of Colonial Style windows afford wonderful views; and natural light. The residence displays all the hallmarks of quality construction - high ceilings, decorative cornice work, quality timber finishes, hardwood flooring, built in cabinetry, 3 brick fireplaces, beautifully proportioned living areas complementing commodious sleeping accommodation. In addition, embellishments such as decorative leadlights, travertine marble entry, European kitchen appliances, ducted vacuum, full intercom system, 100% pure wool carpets and quality window furnishings, provide an understated elegance to this truly beautiful home. Comprising of three generous double sized bedrooms, all with quality wool carpets and window furnishing, there are two with triple built in wardrobes, and timber vanity units. The master bedroom has a full ensuite bathroom and a walk in wardrobe with built in storage cabinets. In addition there is a large study/office. The spacious kitchen hosts an informal dining area plus a family living area. There are Blackwood cupboards and marbletex benchtops, imported appliances and a huge walk in pantry, decorative leadlight windows, plus a solid fuel heater and 3 H.P split air-conditioner. A gracious formal dining room is visited by double glazed doors. Honey coloured hardwood floors blend beautifully with timber buffets and serveries, built in each side of a brick open fire complete with a decorative overmantle. A large formal loungeroom, all carpeted and again accessed by double glazed doors has a brick open fireplace. Adjacent, the rumpus room has a full built in timber wet bar, and all hardwood timber floors. The family bathroom is a work of art - a large decorative leadlight windows sits over the spa-bath, there are two pedestal basins and shower, all tiled. Even the laundry, with five sets of built in cupboards (and separate parcel shelves) twin stainless steel vanities and ironing tidy shows that attention to detail. To complete the residence there is a leadlighted door with sidelights and black travertine marble vestibule. A two car garage all concrete floored and powered, plus brick floored carport provide a link to the residence. A massive 60' x 30' colorbond shed is any home handyman's dream, all concrete floored (and dustproofed) with banks of lights and myriad power points. The shed is set in a wide graveled apron with plenty of room for cars, trucks and toys. For the horse enthusiast there is a full 60m x 20m area, all post and rail fenced, fully drained and with a hardwood sawdust finish; with wonderful views across Chambers Reserve and beyond. In the wide blue yonder watch eagles soar while God's own aviary of rosellas, king parrots, finches, fairy wrens, black cockatoos, pardalotes, and firetails, fly all around. This property can be justifiably be called an all-rounder for the whole family with myriad opportunities to walk, ride, trek, swim, fish, gaze, snooze, contemplate, workshop, hobbyshop, - Lifestyle A La Carte!